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We recently chatted with Sophia Bush in honor of Earth Day, and the actress and activist shared her advice for activism, sustainable living tips, and more.

Although the ivory-billed woodpecker was thought to be extinct in 1944, it seems as though the bird was discovered in Louisiana forests recently.

It's National Library Week 2022, a holiday being chaired by actress Molly Shannon this year. Read about some of the ways libraries can benefit the environment.

The new documentary 'Meat the Future' follows the journey of a growing lab-grown meat company. The film is narrated by Dr. Jane Goodall and features music by Moby.

Why isn't the EPA regulating perchlorate levels in drinking water? The chemical has been linked to a wide variety of health problems nationwide.

IKEA is finally testing the its furniture buy back program in the U.S.

On Thursday, March 31, the EPA is going to outline plans to clean up the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle, Wa.

A report by the Environmental Integrity Project estimates that about 50 percent of waterways in the U.S. are too dirty to fish, swim, or drink.

From gorgeous waterfalls to colorful rock formations, check out the best hikes in the United States that are NOT in national parks.

Earth Hour 2022 is Saturday, March 26, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the holiday, plus Earth Hour activities to keep you busy in the dark.

Wondering how to help animals in Ukraine? These organizations are on the ground and directly giving money to displaced animals.

The London government has issued an air pollution warning for city dwellers to be aware of the “extremely dangerous” high air pollution index.

Kathy Stevens opened Catskill Animal Sanctuary in upstate New York back in 2001, and since then, she has rescued over 5,000 farmed animals.

Miriam Margolyes, the iconic actress who portrayed Professor Sprout in the 'Harry Potter' films, narrated a campaign to protect the endangered tree species used to make violin bows.

We rounded up 11 of our favorite eco celebrities and famous families out there, all of whom use their voices to advocate for the planet in different ways.

If you're celebrating the ancient Hindu festival of colors, Holi, there are so many ways to make your own colors, to ensure you're being eco-friendly.

Arizona's National Forest is home to wild horses, which are being moved by the U.S. Forest Service because of how they impact local habitats.

Why were mountain bongos on the border of extinction in Kenya? Although they were extremely endangered, they have made an epic comeback

Sustainable glasses companies keep cropping up, offering prescription frames, readers, blue-light glasses, and sunglasses that will keep your eyes protected while respecting the Earth.

What is Joe Biden doing to address pollution? The POTUS is tackling air pollution by proposing a new rule that would cut heavy truck pollution.

How many Key deer are left? The species, which is native to the Florida Keys, is endangered — it's only a matter of time before it goes extinct.

Although the Deepwater Horizon oil spill happened years ago, dolphins are still feeling the effects — and will continue to, with new drilling plans.

Are humpback whales no longer endangered? The beloved sea mammal was recently removed from Australia's endangered species list.

Now is a great time to support organizations working to protect and support trans and non-binary youth in Texas.

Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.

A recent study shows that hammerhead sharks have been migrating south from where they used to live, which scientists attribute to climate change.

Guinness just announced a new regenerative agriculture pilot program that the brand believes will be one of Ireland’s most ambitious agriculture programs in history.

Outdoor Afro works “to create and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature,” as COO Joseph Mouzon tells Green Matters.

It’s National Margarita Day! If you’re an eco-conscious fan of margs, you’ll be delighted to know that there are so many easy ways to make an eco-friendly margarita.

What is drug pollution? Unfortunately, pollution from pharmaceutical waste is overflowing into our rivers, posing a risk to humans and nature.

When is Galentine’s Day 2022? Here are all the details on this year’s holiday, plus a few tips on how to host Galentine’s Day, sustainably.

A new study frames mask mandates as the cause of increased PPE litter — but it's the system that's at fault.

Conservationists are disappointed by a right wing conspiracy theory that has led to the closing of a butterfly sanctuary near Texas' border wall.

In Sweden, a startup has trained the local wild crows to pick up cigarette butts that have been littered around the city.

We've rounded up a few incredible Black outdoor activists, all of whom have founded organizations working to increase diversity in the great outdoors, fight for climate justice, and protect planet Earth.

One 523-acre stretch of a Californian redwood forest has been returned to the tribes that once inhabited it.

Kate Glavan, a TikTok creator who recently found herself at the center of the West Elm Caleb incident on TikTok, talks sustainability and wellness with us.

Although Chernobyl's exclusion zone is still unsafe for human life, Greater Spotted Eagles are now thriving there, as it's untouched by human life.

A December 2021 study shows that beavers are heading north to Arctic Alaska, and their ponds are causing notable amounts of permafrost to melt.

Should the bison in Yellowstone National Park be protected? There have been ongoing debates about protecting them, and the case is being revisited.